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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 673.10 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 673.10 and 322 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 673.10 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/673.10 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 673.10 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 216,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,738.20/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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